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Preston's Cultural Hub. Open 7 days a week.

Preston, Lancashire, UK
Joined March 2009
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👗 A glorious celebration of Horrockses has arrived in Gallery One. 🌻 Wander through a garden of Horrockses floral fashion, explore the stories of the women that wore these iconic frocks, and discover garments from early collections. 📌 Until 31 January, Gallery One.
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📢 We are #hiring! 🏛️ We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual for the role of Administration Assistant at The Harris and enthusiastic and confident individuals for the role of Café and Bar Assistant. 🔗 Apply here: theharris.org.uk/about-us/jo…
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💬 On Remembrance Sunday, discover the powerful, personal stories behind military service through the eyes of two Preston-born reservists. 📍 Sunday, 8 November at 11.30am - 2pm. 🎟️ Free tickets, please book: bit.ly/4Bv3P69 @Uni_Lancashire
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Edward Le Bas 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (b. 27.10.1904) 'By the Window' (1943) Oil on canvas 90 x 62.5 cm @HarrisPreston 'Raymond Mortimer' (c. 1946) Oil on board 81.9 x 83.5 cm @NPGLondon 'Herrings' (1946-47) Oil on panel 37 x 45 cm @GovArtCol
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📢 Calling all Young People aged 14-19, take part in an upcoming free workshop... 🎨 Try tattooing for yourself under a careful eye of a Liverpool based professional tattoo artist, Natalia Beodwski. 🗓️ 7 November at 11am. 📍 No.9 | Drop-in.
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📜 Join battlefield historian Paul Garlington as he explores the stories behind the Battle of the Somme, uncovers pivotal moments from the conflict and separates historical fact from fiction. 📅 18 November at 11am. 🎫 Free event | book your place here: bit.ly/3Tz6z1y
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👗 Create your own 1950s style miniature dress using vintage books and ephemera that reflect the colours, patterns and playful designs of the Horrockses era. 🗓️ 21 November at 1pm. 🎟️ £3 | bit.ly/4sfBHQB
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❤️ Our collections are at the heart of our cultural hub - beautiful, surprising, challenging, and inspiring. ➡️ Discover a few highlights on our website, or better yet, pay us a visit and experience them for yourself: bit.ly/444NFB3 📸 Michael Porter
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💭 What’s on at The Harris this week? 🏛️ Discover workshops, talks and more, all taking place at Preston’s cultural hub. 🔗 Visit our website to see all the latest Harris events and activities on offer: ow.ly/FrJh50Zi7rh
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🎨 Get creative every month with our drop-in Community Art Sessions. 📍 Our next event will take place on Monday, 26 October from 10.30am - 1.30pm in The Studio. 🔗 Learn more: theharris.org.uk/product/dro…
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Black History Month: Celebrating Its Centenary Year. Everyone is welcome at this free, drop-in, event to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month created by eufropreston and Preston Black History Group. 🗓️ 1 November at 12pm - 3.30pm 🎟️ theharris.org.uk/product/bla…
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🪔 Join us and local artist and craft specialist Shreya from Arteecraft for a Diya decorating workshop for Diwali where you’ll take home your own traditional terracotta Diya. 📅 Saturday, 7 November at 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm. 🎟️ £2 | bit.ly/4jee2xo
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🏛️ Looking for something different to do after work? Visit The Harris on Thursdays, when we're open until 9pm. 🎨 Wander through our galleries at your own pace and experience our collections in the unique atmosphere of an evening visit. 📷 Michael Porter
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🍰 As the days get colder why not visit The Harris Café, the perfect spot to warm up and meet your friends and relax with a hot drink. 🍴 We’re open seven days a week, giving you plenty of opportunities to stop by for a bite to eat after exploring our exhibitions.
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💭 What’s on at The Harris this week? 🏛️ Discover workshops, talks and more, all taking place at Preston’s cultural hub. 🔗 Visit our website to see all the latest Harris events and activities on offer: ow.ly/FrJh50Zi7rh
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🛍️ The Harris Shop is full of unique gifts, locally made treasures, and art-inspired finds, all carefully chosen to reflect the beauty of The Harris. 🤝 Can't make it to our shop? No problem! 🔗 Visit our online shop and discover your next gift: bit.ly/47uaxfF
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🌹 Are you looking to tie the knot in a gorgeous, unique and cultural setting? 👰 The Harris Reading Room may be the perfect spot for you and your partner. 🔗 theharris.org.uk/venue-hire/
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🍂 Visit The Harris this autumn and make a day of it. Relax with a book in our library, browse our historic collections, explore our exhibitions, and discover something special in The Harris Shop.
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👻 Join storyteller John Meredith, if you dare, as he tells spooky stories suitable for all the family about Lancashire witches, ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night! 📅 Thursday, 29 October at 2pm & 3pm 🎟️ £5 | bit.ly/4yUMylu
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🌙 Dare to discover Lancashire’s darker side? 👻 Join Dr Anna Fielding for a fascinating journey through Lancashire’s eerie past, exploring the folklore that has haunted the county for centuries. 📅 29 October at 6pm | 16+ 🎟️ £10 | bit.ly/4ikJFEs
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